Jacksonville area nonprofits can apply for grants up to $25,000 from Southeastern Grocers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There’s grant money available for Jacksonville area nonprofit organizations, thanks to Southeastern Grocers (SEG).

It’s the parent company of popular grocery stores such as Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket.

On Thursday, the company announced that its accepting applications for its 2021 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant, “a program that supports local nonprofits by addressing racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education.”

Local nonprofits that support underserved populations are encouraged to apply for the grants that range from $5,000 to $25,000.

A committee with “associates and leaders from diverse backgrounds” will review all the applications and will announce the selected nonprofit organizations on Oct. 29.

To apply, visit www.seggives.com/grantapp. You have now through Sept. 30 to submit an application.

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